Wurlitzer Model Guides
You can learn a lot from a Wurlitzer by studying its specs, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. Today, over 40 years after the electronic piano was discontinued, there can be significant differences between keyboards that might have been manufactured just a few days apart.
So, our model guides don’t just explain how the keyboard left the factory. We talk about how age and condition affect a Wurlitzer’s playability, and how the keyboard’s original design might suit—or limit—how you plan to play and record your instrument.
Whether you are buying your first Wurlitzer electronic piano or considering adding another to your studio, these guides will help you understand the differences between Wurlitzer models. With that information, you can choose an instrument that suits your playing style, recording needs, and expectations for maintenance and restoration.
Decided on a model, and ready to begin looking for it? Read our Buying Guide to learn how to secure an unrestored keyboard from a private seller. Or, use our sourcing service and allow us to find and restore a Wurlitzer for you.
Wurlitzer Model reference Guide
Explore Wurlitzer models & specifications
Learn about the subtleties of various Wurlitzer electronic piano models. Includes discussion of specifications and the evolution of the electronic piano over its thirty years of production.
A Field Guide to Unrestored Wurlitzers
Understanding condition & restoration needs of Wurlitzer electronic pianos
Every Wurlitzer is affected by its environment and the people who have played it before. Instead of grouping Wurlitzers by model, this guide groups them by storage conditions and how they were used in the past.
Read the Field Guide to Unrestored Wurlitzer Electronic Pianos
A Practical guide to Choosing a Wurlitzer
Find the right Wurlitzer for your needs
All Wurlitzers are high-quality keyboards, and they all have great tone. But depending on how you plan to use your Wurlitzer, some models may work better for you than others. This guide groups Wurlitzer models from the perspective of someone who needs certain features.
Additional resources
Wurlitzer restoration services →
Our restoration services combine mechanical, electronic, and cosmetic work to give your vintage Wurlitzer electronic piano excellent tone and playability.
Wurlitzer sourcing service →
Use our sourcing experience to help find your dream Wurlitzer electronic piano.
How to buy a Wurlitzer electronic piano →
A guide to evaluating a Wurlitzer from listing photos, negotiating with sellers, and finding an unrestored keyboard for a price that isn’t too risky.
Repair & Restoration library →
Read articles about how to repair your own Wurlitzer electronic piano.
Wurly Hotline →
Looking at a Wurlitzer electronic piano listing online, and not sure if it’s a good buy? Have a Wurlitzer that doesn’t play well and not sure where to begin? Ask us!
Tropical Fish Archive →
Learn about our efforts to digitize tens of thousands of pages or original Wurlitzer engineering documentation.